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Subtract 35/90 from 63/5

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 35/90

63/5 - 35/90 is 1099/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   63/5 = 63 × 18/5 × 18 = 1134/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/90 - 35/90 = 1134 - 35/90 = 1099/90
5. In mixed form: 1219/90

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